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Violence at Seattle park prompts ranger patrols
Multiple stabbings and a sexual assault at a Seattle park have pushed the city take action to help cut down on crime.
Man shot in mouth in West Seattle
A man was shot in the mouth Wednesday afternoon while walking his dog in West Seattle, and police were searching for the gunman.
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Teens targeted in Covington iPhone thefts
The pictures seem innocuous -- a group of teenaged boys walking toward a non-descript car. But the story behind them is disturbing.
An idea with merit? Local supporters watch national vote on ending ban on gay scouts
The Boy Scouts of America are voting Thursday whether to end the organization’s longtime ban on openly gay scouts, and local gay rights activists and opponents are watching closely to see what happens.
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Seattle council panel OKs marijuana growing zones
A Seattle City Council committee has approved zoning for large indoor marijuana farms in some industrial areas of the city.
Census puts Seattle population at 634,535
News Census figures show Seattle had the 14th largest population jump among all U.S. cities between 2011 and 2012.
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Council members abstain from vote on abstaining
Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.
For Philadelphia bicyclist, a cat is his co-pilot
For bicyclist Rudi Saldia, you could say a cat is his co-pilot. Saldia often buzzes around Philadelphia with his year-old feline Mary Jane perched on his shoulder.
SeattleInsider: LeMay Car Museum, A True American Original
Celebrating America's Love Affair With The Automobile: Showcasing over 300 of America's finest cars in downtown Tacoma, the world famous LeMay Car Museum gears up for its one-year anniversary.
SeattleInsider: Angry Notes Caught On Camera
Ever been stolen from, cheated or wronged? Click to see a collection of passive aggressive notes where written payback has been caught on camera.
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Cannes crime: 2nd jewel theft during film festival
Thieves outsmarted 80 security guards in an exclusive French Riviera hotel and made off with a necklace that creators say is worth a staggering 2 million euros ($2.
Canada terror suspect: Lawyer must use 'holy book'
A man accused of plotting to derail a train in Canada with support from al-Qaida is asking to be represented by a defense attorney willing to use the "holy book" as a reference in his case.
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Quick-thinking Bothell mother snaps photo during interrupted burglary
A quick-thinking Bothell mom took a cell phone photo that may help catch the man she caught breaking into her house.
Playground set in Everett park destroyed by fire
A playground set in Everett was destroyed by a fire overnight. The incident happened at Garfield Park in the 2300 block of Walnut Street.
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Deputies say woman sped away during DUI stop, caused injury crash
A 35-year-old woman is being charged with vehicular assault after Thurston County deputies say she fled during a DUI stop and caused a serious-injury crash moments later.
Former Lakewood officer pleads guilty to identity theft, forgery
A former Lakewood police officer already convicted on federal charges for stealing donations from a fallen officers’ fund has admitted to identity theft and forgery in a Pierce County superior court.